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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H vs HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

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  • 26differ
  • 99identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H (6 vs 4). The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H (12 vs 8). The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H (4.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). Product colour: Black on the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H, Black, Violet on the HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5 on the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H, Intel® Core™ i7 on the HP Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop.

  • Product colour
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:Black
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black, Violet
  • Processor family
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:i5-8300H
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:4
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6
  • Processor threads
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:8
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:4 GHz
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:4.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ111 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8300H:2.3 GHz
    • Pavilion Gaming 15-cx0041tx Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:2.2 GHz

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194 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Violet
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8300Hi7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers812
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz4.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1440BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDMIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
Configurable TDP-down35 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
On-board graphics card ID0x3E9B0x3E9B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Headphone: XB&O PLAY
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMO typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti User MIMO
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers134876134906
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Processor package size42 x 28 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Audio BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Dual Speakers
HP Audio SwitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Recovery ManagerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Connection OptimizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Support AssistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP ImagepadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Wide Vision HD
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh52.5 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.17 kg
WidthDiffers360.4 mm365 mm
DepthDiffers262 mm256.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.58 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.68 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source

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